POTpourri

• WTF turns someone into a murderous terrorist thug? 
• Jason Collins becomes first active U.S. major sports star to come out as gay. 
• The NFL releases their 2013-2014 schedule. 
• RIP Pat Summerall & Richie Havens.
• U.S. Congress sends Sandy Hill a big F-you.   
• Rachel Bilson is looking quite nice these days!
• Just how many jobs will the Keystone Pipeline create again?
• How do you thing the Founding Fathers would feel about the Tea Party? 
• Do we really want far right wing ideologues owning part of the MSM?  
• What is wrong with you Chris Pine?  Do you really think you can do better? 
• The Minnesota Vikings officially revealed their new uniforms.  Nothing drastic. 
• Is Seventh Woods the next big thing?  He's good. 
• Gwyneth Paltrow named People Magazine's "Most Beautiful Woman in the World".
• The NRA isn't making it easier to track criminals.  Who are they really helping? 
• Our exaggerated fear of the debt is creating a permanent class of jobless Americans.
• Count me as a fan of Patton Oswalt. 
• Is JP Morgan mostly a criminal enterprise?  
• Be careful of the Cinnamon Challenge.   
• Eric Decker & Jessie James get E! Network reality show.  
• The 10 Hardest Drugs to kick.  

John Clayton ESPN Commercial

This ESPN commercial is hilarious!

Minnesota Vikings Draft - Day 3

The Vikings had an interesting draft.  Their first day was fantastic, I can see them getting 3 immediate starters out of it.  They then sat out day 2.  Day 3 was not bad, they added a couple solid LB's (from Linebacker U), they added some much needed depth along the OL, they got the best Punter in the draft and they got an underrated defensive lineman.  Still, I would have liked to see them add another WR to their depleted WR corps, I would have liked to have seen them pick a young QB they could develop (as I'm not sold on any of the QB's currently on the roster) and I'm really not sure how pressing the need for another Punter was.

Arizona Cardinals Draft - Day 3

I like what the Arizona Cardinals did on day 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft.  They got another pass rushing DE, they picked up another big athletic OL to fit their new zone blocking scheme, they got a couple of nice looking RB's who will push Rashard Mendenhall and Ryan Williams for playing time, they also added a highly productive WR (with 4.3 speed in the 40) and an athletic TE.  I was a little surprised that they didn't grab a QB somewhere along the line but I guess they want to see what they have first and then they can readjust down the line if need be.  There is still lots of work to be done and it's probably too early to grade it but I think Steve Keim did a nice job in his first draft as a GM. 

Arizona Cardinals Draft - Day 2

The Cardinals went to LSU for 2 defensive picks on day 2 of the NFL Draft yesterday.  Before doing so, they first traded the number 38 overall pick (round 2) to the Chargers for the Chargers 2nd and 4th round picks.  Then they selected LB Kevin Minter at number 45 overall (round 2) and CB Tyrann Mathieu at number #69 overall (round 3).  Minter is a little bit undersized but he's a tackling machine, he had 130 tackles, 15 TFL and 4 sacks, he was clearly the best defensive player on one of the best defensive teams in college football last year.  With Paris Lennon's status still up in the air and with Darryl Washington facing a four game suspension, this was a solid pick.  Mathieu is a boom or bust pick.  If he's straightened out his off field issues he could be a real find in round 3, if he relapses into his previous problems he won't be around for long.  The Cardinals apparently believe they have a strong support group in place to help him succeed, I hope they are right, who doesn't like a comeback story.  I keep thinking back to the "Honey Badger" days and can't help but think it was a gamble worth taking.

Vikings Draft Cordarrelle Patterson

In a shrewd bit of maneuvering the Vikings were able to trade back into round number one of the NFL Draft yesterday to select Tennessee WR Cordarrelle Patterson at number 29 overall.  They appear to have paid a steep price to make the move but upon closer examination it does seem to fall in line with the draft value charts.  I like the trade, they had 11 picks, they're were not about to bring in 11 rookies, plus they desperately needed another WR, why not be bold at that point?  Patterson was nice value too, he seemed to be projected to go in the teens, they got him at number 29 overall.  Patterson can also return kickoffs and punts so that's even more added value.  Check out this Sport Science piece on him, it's pretty impressive.  The Vikings had quite the haul on day one of the draft, they got great value on all 3 picks.  The Vikings have now had 5 number one draft picks in the past 2 years, that bodes well for the future. 

Vikings Draft Xavier Rhodes

The Vikings used their second number one draft pick of the 2013 NFL Draft on Florida State CB Xavier Rhodes yesterday.  After losing Antoine Winfield to the Seahawks I thought it was likely that they'd target a CB with one of those first round picks.  Rhodes, like Sharrif Floyd before him, fell right into the Vikings laps, most had projected him to be selected somewhere in the teens, to get him at 25 is nice value.  They also wanted to get a big CB so that they'd have a better match up with the likes of Calvin Johnson and Brandon Marshall and Rhodes fits the bill their too.  I like this pick too!  Keep them coming Vikes!

Cardinals Draft Jonathan Cooper

The Arizona Cardinals drafted North Carolina OG Jonathan Cooper with their first round draft pick yesterday.   Even with the top 3 OT's already picked, the Cardinals had to get OL help.  They had their choice of Jonathan Cooper and Chance Warmack.  I like them both, I think they will both be long time starters, but if choosing between the two, I think Cooper was the right call.  Cooper was a team captain and he started 40+ games at North Carolina, he clearly outperformed Warmack at the Scouting Combine and he doesn't have the injury red flags that Warmack has.  Arians likes to pound the rock between the tackles, having a road grader like Cooper paving the way will help immensely.  Nice start to the draft Cards! 

Vikings Draft Sharrif Floyd

The Minnesota Vikings used their first of what turned out to be three number one draft picks in the 2013 NFL Draft on Florida DT Sharrif Floyd yesterday.  Considering that he was being projected as a top 5 pick by most draft experts you've got to believe that the Vikings were thrilled to have him fall into their laps at number 23 overall.  I love the pick, the Vikings have made no secret of their desire to add another good young interior defensive lineman for quite some time now, and they got a good one in Floyd, he can just be so disruptive.  Nice job Vikes!

TPSG 2012-13 NBA Post Season Awards

Here are the TPSG picks for the NBA Post Season honors:


MVP - LeBron James - Heat - His best year ever, and that's saying something.
Rookie of the Year - Damien Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers - Easily the best rookie. 
Sixth Man - J.R. Smith - Knicks - Jamal Crawford is a distant second. 
Coach of the Year - Mike Woodson - Knicks - Knicks exceeded my expectations by a long shot.  George Karl is a close second in my book. 
Comeback Player of the Year - Ricky Rubio - Timberwolves - he came back nicely from devastating knee injury.  He improved greatly as the season progressed.
Most Improved Player - O.J. Mayo - Mavericks - He played much better in Dallas. 
Defensive Player of the Year - Marc Gasol - Grizzlies - A dominant force in the middle.

First Team All NBA
LeBron James - Miami Heat
Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder
Carmello Anthony - New York Knicks
Chris Paul - Los Angeles Clippers
Dwight Howard - Los Angeles Lakers

Second Team All NBA  
Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
James Harden - Houston Rockets
Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs

2013 TPSG NFL Mock Draft 6.0

The NFL Draft is tomorrow, it's time to unveil my final 2013 NFL Mock Draft. This one will also take into account the recent trade of Darrell Revis to Tampa Bay, so here goes, version 6.0:

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joekel - OT - Texas A&M
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Eric Fisher - OT - Central Michigan
3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd - DT - Florida
4. Philadelphia Eagles - Dion Jordan - DE - Oregon 
5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah - DE - BYU
6. Cleveland Browns - Dee Milliner - CB - Alabama
7. Arizona Cardinals - Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma
8. Buffalo Bills - Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia
9. New York Jets - Barkevious Mingo - DE - LSU
10. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Cooper - OG - North Carolina
11. San Diego Chargers - Chance Warmack - OG - Alabama
12. Miami Dolphins - Xavier Rhodes - CB - Florida State
13. New York Jets - Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia
14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei - DT - Utah
15. New Orleans Saints - Jarvis Jones - OLB - Georgia
16. St Louis Rams - Cordarelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kenny Vaccarro - S - Texas
18. Dallas Cowboys - Sheldon Richardson - DT - Missouri
19. New York Giants - Bjoern Werner - DE - Florida State
20. Chicago Bears - Alec Ogletree - LB - Georgia
21. Cincinnati Bengals - D.J. Fluker - OT - Alabama
22. St Louis Rams - Eric Reid - DB - LSU
23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant - CB - Washington
24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones - DE - UCLA
25. Minnesota Vikings - Manti Te'o - LB - Notre Dame
26. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacey - RB - Alabama
27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson
28. Denver Broncos - Damontre Moore - DE - Texas A&M
29. New England Patriots - D.J. Hayden - CB - Houston
30. Atlanta Falcons - Tyler Eifert - TE - Notre Dame
31. San Francisco 49ers - Sylvester Williams - DT - North Carolina
32. Baltimore Ravens - Kevin Minter - LB - LSU

Mixed Magazine

Mixed Magazine is growing on me.  Give it a look.

AZ Tidbits

• Medicinal marijuana looks to be quite a job creator in Arizona. 
• Pat's Run does a really nice job of honoring Pat Tillman's legacy.  
• The Phoenix Suns fire General Manager Lance Blanks. Charles Barkley as replacement?
• Have you been to Lake Havasu for Spring Break?   
• Jeff Flake votes against background checks and braces for the fallout.
• Would the proposed immigration bill be a windfall for the Arizona economy?
• UA's Grant Jerrett declares for the NBA Draft.  Really.  
• The Cardinals are still without a training camp home.  Flagstaff was fine! 
• Maya Day & Nightclub set to open in Old Town Scottsdale. 
• I have definitely got to get to Havasu Blue Falls someday. 
• Arizona State Senator Al Melvin announces run for Arizona Governor. 
• Is Mike Brown in the Phoenix Suns future plans? 
• Why didn't I attend Arizona State University again?  Or the University of Arizona? 
• Joe Arpaio recall efforts stalling.  Sign the petition.   
• The Goldwater Institute continues to stick their nose where it's not welcome.  
• What are the Arizona Cardinals going to do come draft day? 
• Arizona's Benson Henderson retains his UFC Lightweight Championship. 
• Is that a drone you see in the Arizona sky? 
• Brittney Griner is gay?  I would have never guessed it. 
• Is Scottsdale is going country?  It looks like it. 

Boston Strong

Sing it Neil Diamond!  We are all Boston!  You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us!

Hidden Hotel Room Fee's

I was just online checking out hotel rates in Las Vegas and one thing that really irritates me is that all of the hotels list rates that do not include their mandatory hotel fee's.  If these fee's are mandatory WTF don't they just include them as part of the price they are charging?  Why the need for the deception?  Being charged for items I never use is bad enough but it also seems criminal that many places wait until check in to spring these added costs onto you.  Even worse, the Caesars/Harrah's properties are now charging these fee's too, there is pretty much now no escaping them when visiting Las Vegas.  I think we are long past due for the FTC to take a harder line against this deceptive practice.   

Fertilizer Plant Explosion

What an amazing video showing the power of the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. 

TPSG 2013 NFL Mock Draft 5.0

The NFL Draft is a week from today, I think it's time to update my 2013 NFL Mock Draft, so here goes, version 5.0:

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joekel - OT - Texas A&M
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dion Jordan - DE - Oregon
3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd - DT - Florida
4. Philadelphia Eagles - Eric Fisher - OT - Central Michigan
5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah - DE - BYU
6. Cleveland Browns - Dee Milliner - CB - Alabama
7. Arizona Cardinals - Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma
8. Buffalo Bills - Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia
9. New York Jets - Barkevious Mingo - DE - LSU
10. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Cooper - OG - North Carolina
11. San Diego Chargers - Chance Warmack - OG - Alabama
12. Miami Dolphins - Xavier Rhodes - CB - Florida State
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia
14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei - DT - Utah
15. New Orleans Saints - Jarvis Jones - OLB - Georgia
16. St Louis Rams - Cordarelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kenny Vaccarro - S - Texas
18. Dallas Cowboys - Sheldon Richardson - DT - Missouri
19. New York Giants - Bjoern Werner - DE - Florida State
20. Chicago Bears - Alec Ogletree - LB - Georgia
21. Cincinnati Bengals - D.J. Fluker - OT - Alabama
22. St Louis Rams - Jonathan Cyprien - DB - Florida International
23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant - CB - Washington
24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones - DE - UCLA
25. Minnesota Vikings - Manti Te'o - LB - Notre Dame
26. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacey - RB - Alabama
27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson
28. Denver Broncos - Sylvester Williams - DT - North Carolina
29. New England Patriots - Damontre Moore - DE - Texas A&M
30. Atlanta Falcons - Tyler Eifert - TE - Notre Dame
31. San Francisco 49ers - Kawann Short - DT - Purdue
32. Baltimore Ravens - Kevin Minter - LB - LSU

VS Secret Dream Angels

I love Victoria's Secret commercials.  Keep them coming VS!

Mercury Draft Brittney Griner

Normally I wouldn't take too much notice in the WNBA Draft, but living in Phoenix, and with the Mercury having the number 1 overall pick, and with Brittney Griner being available to the Mercury, I have to admit, I took notice.  Griner could very well be a game changer for the WNBA, a woman who can dunk has long been one of the missing ingredient in the WNBA and Griner can dunk.  She can score too, and block shots, and rebound and play a little defense.  Team her up with DeWanna Bonner and a healthy Diana Taurasi and Penny Taylor and watch out for the Mercury this year.

Complete WNBA Draft results can be found here. 

GOP's Women's Outreach

POTpourri

• Louisville wins 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. 
• Connecticut wins 2013 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.
• Adam Scott wins the 2013 Masters. 
• A Farrah Abraham sex tape?  Color me intrigued. 
• RIP Margaret Thatcher, Jonathan Winters & Annette Funicello.  
• Antoine Winfield signs with the Seattle Seahawks.  Shoot! 
• Kobe Bryant ruptures Achilles tendon.  RIP Laker's playoff hopes.  
• Did you know that Ronald Reagan felt the AK-47 shouldn't be used for home defense?
• The GOP War on Women continues to march on.  Their War on Sex is gaining momentum too.
• If President Obama is for it, the GOP is against it, even if it's made up. Yikes. 
• Did you catch Jon Stewart skewing of the GOP and their Meth Labs of Democracy?
• Original Tea Party founder calls the movement "dead". 
• Have I mentioned that the Top 1% of Americans own 40% of the wealth?  That can't be good. 
• Are we are witnessing the end of majority rule in America?
• It's amazing what we can learn from the "Walking Dead". 
• WTF do I keep shopping at Walmart? 
• Did you notice that the markets haven't gone down since tax rates increased?
• Did you notice the decided turn left of small business owners? 
• Yale wins the 2013 NCAA Hockey Championship. 
• You can find the winners of the 2013 MTV Movies Awards here.

New Psy - Gentleman

Do we have another Gangnam Style on our hands?  

April Flavor of the Month . . . .

. . . . is Donna Hood.  Hot!  Check out her website!  

AZ Tidbits

• Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails opens in Old Town Scottsdale. 
• Professional soccer returns to the valley. 
• ASU point guard Jahii Carson announces he will return to ASU for Sophomore year. 
• "Undercover Boss" comes to Mesa.  
• Arizona lawmakers look to derail $500 million casino near Glendale.   
• Cardinals LB Daryl Washington suspended 4 games.  
• Bisbee City Council approves same sex civil unions. 
• Arizona ranked fourth in nation for 'Highest Level of Gun Violence".  
• RIP Paolo Soleri. 
• Arizona Diamondbacks value doubles over the past decade.
• Could Arizona's hardline stance on Immigration turn Arizona blue? 
• Aaron Gordon commits to play basketball at the University of Arizona.
• "The Daily Show" takes a look at Arizona's gun culture.  
• Scottsdale's Davonte Neal transfers from Notre Dame to the University of  Arizona. 
• Yet another potential savior surfaces for the Phoenix Coyotes as TV ratings double.
• Elite Cabaret opens in Tempe, AZ.  
• Not so fast Notre Dame, you signed a contract.  
• Arizona bans locking students in 'secluded rooms' without parental consent. 
• The Final Four in Phoenix?  Count me in. 
• The Arizona legislature doesn't seem too interested in addressing Arizona's ballot woes.

Lakers 2013 Playoffs Conspiracy

Are you familiar with the Lakers playoffs conspiracy?  Something smells fishy. 

Life of Pi

"Life of Pi" - starring Shuraj Sharma & Irrfan Khan.  It's now available on DVD so I figured I'd find out what all of the hype was about.  It didn't disappoint, it's a tremendous movie, the special effects are second to none, I can only imagine what it would have looked like on a big screen and in 3-D.  It's about a man named Pi who tells his tale of survival at sea from the shipwreck of a cargo ship that had been transporting Pi and his family from India to Canada.  It's quite the tale, it includes a life boat, a bengal tiger, a zebra, an orangutang, a hyena, a mysterious island and 227 days adrift at sea.  It's really all quite unbelievable, especially to the Japanese investigators who were trying to find out what happened, so much so that an alternate ending is presented by Pi at the end.  At that point the viewers are left to decide which ending is the most appropriate and/or believable.  Many may not appreciate the ambiguous ending, but with any bit of thought you should be able to figure it out.  Either way, it was a stunning movie, it was very well acted and the direction of Ang Lee was fantastic.  I highly recommend it, give it a watch.  

I will give it 4 out of 5 stars (*****).

Robert Reich Explains Chained CPI

Give it a watch.  Is this really the direction we want to move?  There are other options. 

POTpourri

• Poll finds majority support for Marijuana legalization.  
• Ex-Reagan Budget Director says GWB policies bankrupted the country.
• You may want to think twice before drinking that next soda. 
• Texas Tech hires Tubby Smith as basketball coach.  
• It's official, Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show".   
• Worst.  Basketball injury.  Ever.   
• Jessica Alba is looking very MILF-tastic these days.   
• What's going on with all of the sinkholes? 
• Did the founding fathers envision the United States as a Plutocracy?  
• Count me as a fan of Little Caesars Deep Dish Pizza.  
• RIP Roger Ebert & Marty Blake. 
• Judge strikes down age limit on morning after pill.  Well done. 
• Patty Davis claims that Ronald Reagan would have supported gay marriage.
• Are you still in favor of the Keystone Pipeline? 
• Bobby Jindahl approval ratings plummet. 
• Emily Ratajkowski is hot!  Just saying.
• Boneless chicken at KFC?  About time. 
• Sorry Mike Rice, but you really had to go. 
• 90% of Americans want expanded background checks on guns.  What's the hangup?
• 10 ways to meet women outside of bars.

Candice Swanepoel

She could sell ice to an eskimo.  Just saying. 

TPSG 2013 NFL Mock Draft 4.0

The NFL Draft is now less than three weeks away, I think it's time to update my 2013 NFL Mock Draft, so here goes, version 4.0:

1. Kansas City Chiefs - Luke Joekel - OT - Texas A&M
2. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dion Jordan - DE - Oregon
3. Oakland Raiders - Sharrif Floyd - DT - Florida
4. Philadelphia Eagles - Eric Fisher - OT - Central Michigan
5. Detroit Lions - Ezekiel Ansah - DE - BYU
6. Cleveland Browns - Dee Milliner - CB - Alabama
7. Arizona Cardinals - Chance Warmack - OG - Alabama
8. Buffalo Bills - Geno Smith - QB - West Virginia
9. New York Jets - Jarvis Jones - OLB - Georgia
10. Tennessee Titans - Jonathan Cooper - OG - North Carolina
11. San Diego Chargers - Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma
12. Miami Dolphins - Xavier Rhodes - CB - Florida State
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia
14. Carolina Panthers - Star Lotulelei - DT - Utah
15. New Orleans Saints - Barkevious Mingo - DE - LSU
16. St Louis Rams - Cordarelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Kenny Vaccarro - S - Texas
18. Dallas Cowboys - Sheldon Richardson - DT - Missouri
19. New York Giants - Bjoern Werner - DE - Florida State
20. Chicago Bears - Alec Ogletree - LB - Georgia
21. Cincinnati Bengals - D.J. Fluker - OT - Alabama
22. St Louis Rams - Jonathan Cyprien - DB - Florida International
23. Minnesota Vikings - Desmond Trufant - CB - Washington
24. Indianapolis Colts - Datone Jones - DE - UCLA
25. Minnesota Vikings - Keenan Allen - WR - California
26. Green Bay Packers - Eddie Lacey - RB - Alabama
27. Houston Texans - DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson
28. Denver Broncos - Sylvester Williams - DT - North Carolina
29. New England Patriots - Damontre Moore - DE - Texas A&M
30. Atlanta Falcons - Tyler Eifert - TE - Notre Dame
31. San Francisco 49ers - Kawann Short - DT - Purdue
32. Baltimore Ravens - Kevin Minter - LB - LSU

Gophers Hire Richard Pitino

No, not the Rick Pitino, but the Gophers did hire his son Richard Pitino to coach their basketball team.  This hiring came out of nowhere, I hadn't even heard his name as a candidate until Wednesday.  He wasn't my first choice, I was honestly hoping for a bigger name (Shaka Smart, Brad Stephens, Flip Saunders, maybe Buzz Williams), but the more I hear about Pitino, the more I'm liking him.  He may be light on head coaching experience but he did a heckuva job in the one year he was head coach at FIU, he's been mentored by two of the best in the business (his father and Billy Donovan), he's young and eager and it sounds like he's not about to be outworked by anyone.  I think his schemes will go over well too (think Florida and Louisville), he likes to run a fast paced offense, you won't see a lot of slow, plodding half court sets out his teams, they also play aggressively on defense too, it'll be fun to watch.  I'm optimistic about this hire, I think it just may turn out okay. 

Cardinals Acquire Carson Palmer

Did you catch the news?  The Cardinals acquired QB Carson Palmer from the Raiders yesterday.  Bruce Arians has already named him the Cardinals starting QB for the upcoming season.  Tough luck Drew Stanton.  I like the move, I was getting a bit nervous with the thought of Drew Stanton starting this year.  Nothing against Stanton but he has absolutely no starting experience, he would have been a huge crapshot.  I also think that Palmer is a great fit in Arians offense, he's a big, strong armed QB, he can make all the throws and has an aura of gravitas about him that has been lacking on the Cardinals since Kurt Warner retired.  I know he's not the QB he used to be but I think he buys them some time to develop another young QB 2-4 years down the road.  Having Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd to throw to will no doubt help him too.  Speaking of Fitzgerald, I have to suspect that he was probably the happiest player in the league when he heard the news, the Cardinals really struggled to get him the ball last year with their game of musical QB's.  I think the Cards have dramatically improved their QB situation over last year, they now have Palmer at starter, Stanton as backup, they still (at least for now) have Brian Hoyer as the third QB, that's a pretty solid group.  Gone are Kevin Kolb (to Buffalo) and John Skelton (released) and Ryan Lindley will need to fight for his job come training camp.  The big question now is the OL, they've surprisingly done very little so far this offseason to improve it, hopefully they can find some help in the draft.  Did you see my look at the QB situation from earlier this year BTW?  It wasn't far off.  Don't tell me I don't know football. 

AZ Tidbits

• Richard Carmona announces that he will NOT be running for AZ Governor.
• ASU Sun Devils who could hear their names called at the NFL Draft. 
• The Jodi Arias case is getting expensive to us Arizona taxpayers.
• Have you seen the full report on Jared Loughner?  Dude is nuts.
• Is Carson Palmer headed to the Arizona Cardinals?  Let's hope so. 
• Braham Resnik does a very nice job on Sunday Square Off.   
• Arizona man goes free after 40 of imprisonment for crime he didn't commit.  
• RIP Eddie Basha.   
• What has 3 years of 'show us your papers' brought Arizona?  
• UA falls in Sweet 16 of NCAA Basketball tournament. 
• Gabby's Law stalls in Arizona legislature.  Where are our priorities? 
• Arizona Cardinals release QB John Skelton.  
• Looking for a bar in Phoenix with scantily clad waitresses?  Who isn't? 
• The Arizona Diamondbacks sell the cheapest beer in baseball.  
• ESPN give the Arizona Cardinals a C grade in free agency.
• The Pac-12 head of officials targeted Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller. 
• Bourbon Street is one of my favorite places in Phoenix.    
• Check out the top 40 Arizona high school football prospects here. 
• It looks like Cardinals training camp in Flagstaff is no more.  What a shame. 
• Matt Salmon opposes gay marriage for his own gay son.  Awkward. 

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